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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.30, 386.89 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.30, 386.89 and 169.83 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.30 : 386.89 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.30/386.89 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.30x = 386.89 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.30x = 65,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,706.55/280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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